Shri Sagar, Central Tiffian Room or CTR

Are you even a true Bengalurian if you haven’t eaten the iconic CTR Shri Sagar in Malleshwaram? With a history of 90 years, Central Tiffin Room or more commonly known as Shri Sagar is one of the iconic eateries in Bengaluru. While there are a gazillion renditions of the butter dosa, this eatery has won awards for its Benne Masala Dosa.

What Makes It Awesome?

Standing on one corner of 7th Cross in Malleswaram, CTR is synonymous with the Benne Masala Dosa. Even as the waiter is carrying the yellow, plastic plates laden with the gleaming dosas towards you (or to another table), you are very likely to swoon a little with the wafting aroma of melted butter. When it’s placed in front of you and you eagerly tear off a piece, the ensuing crunch is music to the soul. I love that they fry up the light batter with just the right amount of butter. It’s definitely rich but you won’t feel your arteries clogging up. Also,I recommend that you insist on the mint chutney instead of just the coconut one. With 66 years of practice, you know it doesn’t get better!

There’s also the Kali Dosa set dosa, a fluffy dosa without the added calories from the butter. Don’t mind the calorie fest? Then, get the Chow Chow Bhath. The smooth, melt-in-the-mouth Kesari Bhath starts your day on a sweet note. While the lightly spiced, Khara Bhath acts as the perfect foil to all the sugar. Needless to say, take some some Mangalore Bajji and Maddur Vada(available past 4pm). Unless you prefer to dine in! 

Pro tips

This requires some planning on your part. No waiter is going to politely lead you to a vacant seat. You’ve got to look for vacant seats with a hawk-eye and grab them as soon as they are empty. Or take your food, and stand around the eatery.

Plus, parking around this area can be a nightmare because of one-ways. So, cab it here.